Alabama Blues Project

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Alabama Blues Project Passing the Blues on to the Next Generation! Visit us at www.alabamablues.org Our programs emphasize regional artists.

The late, great, legendary blues man Johnny Shines realized the importance of blues education and often visited schools in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, area. He became our inspiration for creating the Alabama Blues Project's educational programs. We now present a wide range of blues education programs, workshops, and school residencies across our state and beyond. While learning blues history, students also learn about geography, history, politics, economics, the study of culture, and music appreciation. Lyrics spark history lessons, and songwriting is used to develop creative-writing and critical-thinking skills. The active involvement and sense of achievement gained from engaging in performing arts foster self-esteem and confidence in students. They develop skills in communication and teamwork by participating in the performing arts with fellow students. The arts should be at the core of any well-rounded curriculum, and at a time when cuts for arts education have become widespread, blues education programs offer a way to bring the arts back into schools in a relevant form. The blues originated as a uniquely Southern art form, so students of the blues learn about the impact our region has had on modern American musical culture. Studying the blues is a perfect way to jump-start students into a deeper appreciation of the music they hear every day by linking it to the roots of American music.

08/29/2026
08/07/2026

🎉 Tonight is the night!

Join us at The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and The Historic Bama Theatre for our Back to School Bash & Season Announcement event! Stop by to meet local vendors, enter for a chance to win prizes from businesses like Three15, Monarch, Peterbrooke, Bash Pilates, and Comfort Grounds, and discover all the exciting events we have planned for the upcoming season.

✨Entry is free and open to the public. You don't want to miss this...

04/25/2026

Honoree Spotlight: Debbie Bond is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and Alabama blues archivist who regularly performs at clubs and festivals throughout the Southern U.S. and Europe. She is the co-founder and former executive director of the Alabama Blues Project, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and preserving Alabama’s blues heritage through educational programs.

Debbie is a recipient of the 2026 Alabama Arts Impact Award. Join us at the 2026 Celebration of Alabama Arts on May 14 as we commemorate the artistry and creativity that abounds within Alabama – and the people who make it possible. arts.alabama.gov/celebrate

Photo credit: Robert Sutton.

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Tuscaloosa, AL

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Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm

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+12057526263

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